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Jan. 6, 2022
Cal Fire report on Dixie Fire could affect PG&E criminal, civil cases
“This office and four other district attorney offices (Plumas, Lassen, Tehama and Shasta) have been working with Cal Fire investigators and specialists since the beginning of the fire. A criminal investigation and review by our prosecution offices continues to determine whether PG&E bears criminal responsibility for the Dixie Fire,” said Butte County District Attorney Michael L. Ramsey.
A state agency's determination that the 963,000-acre Dixie Fire in July started with a tree hitting a power line is not complete proof that Pacific Gas & Electric Co. is criminally responsible, Butte County District Attorney Michael L. Ramsey indicated Wednesday.
The report could also affect pending lawsuits by five counties and individual plaintiffs.
"This office and four other district attorney offices (Pl...
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